Slope Calculation Quiz
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What is the equation used to represent a straight line with slope denoted by the letter m?

  • $y = mx + b$ (correct)
  • $y = ax^2 + bx + c$
  • $y = mx - b$
  • $y = kx + m$

    • How is the steepness, incline, or grade of a line measured?

  • By the difference in x and y coordinates
  • By the product of the x and y intercepts
  • By the ratio of vertical change to horizontal change
  • By the absolute value of the slope (correct)

    • When does a line have a negative slope?

  • When it is vertical
  • When it goes down from left to right (correct)
  • When it is horizontal
  • When it goes up from left to right

    • What does a slope of 0 indicate for a line?

    <p>The line is horizontal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is slope calculated for a line?

    <p>By finding the ratio of vertical change to horizontal change between any two distinct points on the line</p> Signup and view all the answers

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